These easy-to-find, affordable foods can help you up your antioxidant intake.
Case in point, research has found that antioxidant-rich foods may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia.
Read on for six of the best budget-friendly antioxidant-rich foods to add to your grocery list.
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Pictured Recipe:Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
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Peanut Butter
There are a lot of reasons why peanut butter is so great.
Beyond its delicious flavor, it’s super affordable.
A 16-ounce container of Jif costs just $3.29that’s only $0.24 per 2-tablespoon serving!
Plus, it’s shelf-stable, versatile and lasts a long time.
However, look out for the added sugars and sodium content when choosing one.
Frozen Berries
I always have frozen berries on hand.
They’re super versatile, inexpensive, last years in your pantry and boast some impressive health benefits.
Some research suggests that the pop in of antioxidants in beans might reduce cancer risk andpromote longevity.
Apples
You may have heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
While that old adage might need some fact-checking, it’s well-supported that apples are a super-nutritious food.
They’re packed with fiber, vitamins and antioxidant compounds of a variety of types.
Not to mention, they last for weeks, which is much longer than most other fresh fruits.
My favorite way to enjoy apples is sliced with nut butter or cheese, or in ourApple-Pie Baked Oats.
Potatoes
Ah, the humble potato.
That’s why I typically opt for frozen greens instead.
They work in everything from smoothies to casseroles and last way longer than their fresh counterparts.
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